Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 - Change Log; Show Change Log

8.3.7 Change log
8.3.7.1 Show change log
The change log records which actions have been performed with SIMATIC PDM on objects
of the plant.
Properties
● The change log is part of the associated SIMATIC project.
● The change log is a circular log (first in, first out).
● Some boxes of the change log are created automatically. Information is entered in the
language preset in the SIMATIC project.
Requirements for using the "Change Log" function
You need the "SIMATIC PDM Extended" license key to use the "Change log" function.
Entries in the change log
The "SIMATIC PDM Change Log" dialog window displays actions which have been performed
in the project or on individual objects (devices). The displayed actions depend on the object
displayed in SIMATIC PDM.
You can limit the displayed information by setting the filter. The "Action" drop-down list box of
the filter shows which actions can be displayed.
Note
The following actions are NOT recorded in the change log:
● Actions that were triggered from the EDD
● Operator actions that were performed in the online context
It comprises the following entries:
Column Meaning
Object identification Database identification of the object (device or network) for which a change was
made
Object name Name of the object (device or network) for which a change was made
Action Indicates which action was executed
Time Time set on the computer when the action was carried out
Description Description of action
Details Details of action
Menus and dialog boxes in SIMATIC PDM
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